Meta ruled a “public nuisance,” ordered to pay $567 million
Months after being fined $375 million by a New Mexico judge and being found liable for harm perpetrated…
AI analysis reveals dramatic rise in global ocean algae blooms
An analysis of 1.2 million satellite images powered by artificial intelligence has uncovered a massive expansion of floating…
Strong Mag. 5.4 Earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 214 km East of Morioka, Iwate, Japan, on Friday, Aug 7, 2026, at 02:43 am (GMT +9)
Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 4, 12:54 am (GMT +9) 4.5 35 km26 km (16 mi) to the NW North Pacific Ocean,…
Sensing the Poles’ Hidden Heat
At the top and bottom of the planet, the seasons arrive on a schedule all their own. Satellite…
Hydraulic traits govern opposing range shifts of montane trees under warming
Sayre, R. et al. A new high-resolution map of world mountains and an online tool for visualizing and…
How would NZ’s vital freight system handle a big earthquake? Our study sounds a warning
When we think of a major earthquake striking Aotearoa New Zealand, our minds first turn to collapsed buildings…
Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio accused of ‘greenwashing’ with launch of $200 million project to save endangered species
Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio are facing intense scrutiny for their newly launched wildlife conservation initiative. The Amazon…
Hard-to-recycle PVC turned into sustainable lubricant
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How Birds Navigate Miles Without Ever Getting Lost Will Blow Your Mind
How Birds Navigate Miles Without Ever Getting Lost Will Blow Your Mind – Futura-Sciences August 6, 2026 4…
Australia has pledged to restore nature. But could we ever bring back lost ecosystems?
Nature is not doing well in Australia. Many unique mammals, birds and insects are struggling. Entire ecosystems are…
The AMOC stayed strong even as a major ocean “lifeline” nearly shut down
Scientists have long believed that warm, salty water flowing from the Indian Ocean around the southern tip of…
Nuclear firms explore recycled materials to fuel next-gen reactors
Three nuclear companies are exploring a new way to turn recycled nuclear materials into fuel for next-generation reactors,…